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Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids

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Mattress Firm’s PJ Bowl to support local foster kids

Mattress Firm’s 12th annual Pajama Bowl is set for Sunday, April 2, from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.,…

Washington Attorney General seeks travel ban hearing Tuesday; new court filings

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Washington Attorney General seeks travel ban hearing Tuesday; new court filings

California joins growing coalition supporting Washington State v. Trump.

City names Guy Williams as new human services manager

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City names Guy Williams as new human services manager

Williams replaces Karen Bergsvik who retired earlier this year.

Washington Department of Ecology plans to hire 66 teenagers for Ecology Youth Corps

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Washington Department of Ecology plans to hire 66 teenagers for Ecology Youth Corps

Ecology Youth Corps protects the environment and offers work experience for 14-17 year olds.

Much needed change coming to education | GUEST COMMENTARY

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Much needed change coming to education | GUEST COMMENTARY

“[Lawmakers] need to understand that we are looking to them to put children first in their legislative work.”

Refuting climate change to preserve profits is unpatriotic | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Refuting climate change to preserve profits is unpatriotic | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The landslides slow the cars, so we drive longer hours, produce more pollution, cause more landslides, which slow…

We’re all getting a lot braver these days | Living with Gleigh

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We’re all getting a lot braver these days | Living with Gleigh

Another Comicon down

Renton hopes to be the new home for Dick’s Drive-In

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Renton hopes to be the new home for Dick’s Drive-In

The Seattle-based burger chain is letting the public decide where the new location should be.

Does ‘Gone Girl’ have the best theatrical adaptation ever? Probably | POINT OF REVIEW

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Does ‘Gone Girl’ have the best theatrical adaptation ever? Probably | POINT OF REVIEW

Ana Karen Perez-Guzman reads, watches and reviews “Gone Girl.”

State unemployment rate holds steady in January

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State unemployment rate holds steady in January

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held firm in January at 5.1 percent, despite preliminary estimates from the…

Thunderbirds blitz Winterhawks to remain in first place | WHL

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Thunderbirds blitz Winterhawks to remain in first place | WHL

Seattle scores 2 shorthanded goals in 6-3 win over Portland

A Longacres Mile/BC Premiers sweep is worth $50,000. COURTESY PHOTO, Emerald Downs

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Emerald Downs, Hastings Racecourse announce $125,000 in stakes bonuses

Emerald Downs and Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, British Columbia have announced enhanced bonuses for any horse that sweeps…

Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

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Amazon to install solar systems on 50 fulfillment center rooftops by 2020

Seattle-based Amazon announced on Thursday a new initiative to generate clean energy by installing solar panels on its…

Report: Big increase in recycling at King County transfer stations, drop boxes in 2016

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Report: Big increase in recycling at King County transfer stations, drop boxes in 2016

Thanks to an expansion of recycling services and an increase in customers with sorted recyclable and compostable materials,…

Monica Parker joins Rainier Scholars as new associate executive director

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Monica Parker joins Rainier Scholars as new associate executive director

Monica R. Parker joins Rainier Scholars as the new associate executive director. She has special expertise in professional…

Electors pay the price of faithlessness | COMMENTARY

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Electors pay the price of faithlessness | COMMENTARY

The next episode in a political drama sparked by President Donald Trump’s election was take place in a…

The Apollo 11 command module Columbia. COURTESY PHOTO, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

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Museum of Flight chosen to exhibit Apollo 11 Spacecraft on 50th anniversary of the Moon landing

Historic exhibition will be at the museum in 2019

Mayor Denis Law and community leaders release statements about alleged hate crime

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Mayor Denis Law and community leaders release statements about alleged hate crime

“If the FBI determines this was a random hate crime, we should all be very concerned,” said Denis…

Dr. Universe buzzes about bees for this week’s question

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Dr. Universe buzzes about bees for this week’s question

Where do bees live? What about in the winter?

Sen. Joe Fain, far left, Rep. Mark Hargrove and Rep. Pat Sullivan.

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47th District legislators set town hall in Kent on March 18

Legislators from the 47th District will share the latest news and answer questions at a town hall meeting…